DETERMINATION OF TRACE ELEMENTS IN KADSURA COCCINEA PRODUCED IN GUANGXI

Six trace-elements (Mn,Fe,Cu,Zn,Mg,Ca) in kadsura coccinea produced in Guangxi were determined by AAS.The contents of these elements were found relatively high.The contents of Mn,Ca,Cu and Zn in kadsura coccinea were higher than those in dried bamboo shoots and its contents of Mn,Fe,Cu and Zn were higher than those in 16 kinds of vegetables planted in Guangxi,and its Ca content were also higher than those in part of the vegetables.It was concluded that the abundance of trace elements in kadsura coccinea which was essential to the health of mankind made it a valuable medicinal plant.